AUTOWEEK TV: Checking out the Concours d'LeMons

We know you're raring to go and get the Labor Day weekend under way. So let's make this a quick lap around the auto world. Here's what's going on:

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Audi will use the Frankfurt motor show as the stage for a rebirth of the A2 small car. Production of the first-gen A2 stopped six years ago. The new A2 picks up on its key trait--a lightweight body that makes extensive use of aluminum--and adds in an electric drivetrain. The new A2 seats four, and the car is designed to also use a range-extending hybrid powertrain like the one used in the Chevrolet Volt.

The Frankfurt car is a concept, but Audi says it will put this A2 into production.

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The redesigned Ford Focus is off to a fast start. But the enthusiast in the crowd--uh, that would be us--are still anxiously waiting for the rocket version, the Focus ST. So Ford is going to start using the Focus page on social-media site Facebook to post updates as the 246-hp ST finishes up its development and heads for production next year.

If you want to follow along, point your Web browser to facebook.com/fordfocus.

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Mitsubishi is closing the book on the 22-year run of the Eclipse coupe. Production has ended at the assembly plant in Illinois, and the last Eclipse built will be auctioned off for charity.

The last Eclipse coupe built is also the only one built with the SE trim package. Mecum Auction will sell it on Sept. 17 during the St. Charles Auction in Illinois. The proceeds will be given to the Red Cross to be used for Japan earthquake relief.

Go to mecum.com for more info or to register as a bidder.

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Let's head into the holiday weekend with a look at one of the more unique events held during the recent Pebble Beach concours weekend. Here's West Coast editor Mark Vaughn.

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Thanks, Mark.

Keep up with all of the holiday-weekend racing action at autoweek.com and autoweekracing.com. You can also watch our Facebook or Twitter feeds for updates. particularly for news about and from the upcoming Frankfurt motor show.

Like most everyone, we're taking Monday off. So we'll see you back here on Tuesday.